Lake Geneva Middle School is inviting the community to attend its annual Veteran’s Day celebration on at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 12 in the middle school gym. The program will feature patriotic music performed by the school’s seventh- and eighth-grade orchestras and bands directed by Lauren Klement and Amanda Krause. The […]
Sports & Other News
Hansen promoted to police chief in Delavan
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The City of Delavan Police and Fire Commission selected Assistant Police Chief Jim Hansen to replace former Police Chief Tim O’Neill, who retired at the end of August. Hansen was sworn in on Oct. 16. “This has been one of the most humbling experiences of […]
Whitewater economic development panel sets 2019 budget
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent While municipal officials still are hammering out details associated with the City of Whitewater’s 2019 operating budget, a quasi-independent group devoted to economic development has assembled its piece of the puzzle. At a special meeting Oct. 16, members of the Community Development Authority approved a budget […]
Trucks & Treats
The cold weather on Oct. 19 night didn’t keep families away from Trucks & Treats at Kishwauketoe in Williams Bay, which offered food and fire trucks, a bonfire, spooky stories and more. Williams Bay PTO members Sarah Frankel and Shelly Bottalla sell tickets for face painting, s’more kits, glow […]
Symphony Orchestra performs family concert
By Tom Ganser Correspondent On Oct. 6, the audience for the Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra’s family concert at Lake Geneva Middle School that included children was treated to a performance of four musical selections and an adventure in learning about music led by LGSO music director David Anderson. Lake Geneva […]
Substance that closed East Troy High School identified
The East Troy School District sent a letter home to parents last night identifying the substance found in a locker that caused the evacuation, and subsequent dismissal for the day, of East Troy High School Monday morning. “We have now made an initial determination that the hazardous substance was a […]
A nice start
Elkhorn Oktoberfest on Oct. 20 started out with blue sky and sunshine but quickly gave way to high winds, rain and sleet. It included a 5K run/2-mile walk, vendors, food including a chili cook-off, wine and beer tasting and the revealing of this year’s Christmas Card design but was […]
Fleet Farm open for business
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan Fleet Farm officially opened for business on Oct. 17 with a “soft opening.” The store’s Toyland toy department, a staple of the Fleet Farm chain, opened Friday and a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony took place Saturday. Professional fisherman John Gillespie was at the […]
Elkhorn lift station study approved by council
Consistent capacity, overflow issues cited as reasons it’s needed By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted unanimously in favor of approving Strand Associates to conduct a review of the City’s Nettesheim Lift Station at its Oct. 15 meeting. Alderman Tim Shiroda was absent from that meeting […]
Behind the camera
UW-Whitewater students film local government, many other city events By Todd Mishler Copy Editor Kristin Mickelson was hired as the City of Whitewater’s public relations and communications director in January 2017. The Janesville native graduated from UW-Whitewater in 2008 and worked with Blains Farm & Fleet for eight years, the […]
